The Montello Hilltoppers basketball squad (Montello, WI), was crushed 79-41 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Mauston Golden Eagles (Mauston, WI)

With the victory, Mauston advances its record to 2-11 on the year. The Golden Eagles travel to Wisconsin Dells (Wisconsin Dells, WI) to meet the Chiefs in a South Central battle on Monday, January 6. The Chiefs enter the battle with a record of 10-2. Wisconsin Dells won 63-46 in their recent league battle against Westfield Area (Westfield, WI)

The Hilltoppers now own a 3-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Markesan for a Trailways - West battle on Tuesday, January 7. Montello will meet a Hornets squad coming off a 68-54 non-league loss to Laconia (Rosendale, WI). The Hornets record now stands at 4-3.